Do you paint inside of your helmet?

[Staffa359]

I watched a few videos on making your armor and seen some who paint the inside of their helmet black and others don't.  

What is the considered the proper way to do this?

Paint or don't Paint?  And if you do paint is there a specific paint to use or technique? 

 

Thanks 

[CableGuy[TK]]

Hi Fred,

 

Neither option will affect clearance, so more of a personal choice.

 

Some leave it bare, as the originals. Other troopers on here have used Plasti-dip to coat the inside of their lids. Personally, I went with black, self adhesive EVA as I wanted a dark interior, but removable if required.

 

My lid with EVA (craft foam)

 

 

Best wishes,

 

Dan

 

 

 

 

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[lucnak[TK]]

Some of the advantages of painting the inside black is that it will better obscure your face. If light comes into your helmet from a certain angle, your face could become visible, especially if the inside is white as well. But there are also some angles where people/kids could see a bit inside your helmet and keeping it black keeps some of the mystery, in my opinion!

[Staffa359]

Thanks, I will have to decide which way to do it now.....though I like that  self adhesive EVA padding you have  

 

Cheers

[Harbinger[IPM]]

I used the Rustoleum knock-off of FlexSeal, LeakSeal for mine, turned out nice:

 

It's rubber and has a rougher texture than Plastidip.

[sharkbait[TK]]

I personally like painted, but it's a personal choice.  I think it helps with hiding any electronics, cords, fans, etc., and adds a layer of darkness and mystery to the helmet when viewed from a kid's point of view- straight up.  I used Rustoleum 2x in glossy black.  The 2x line bonds great with plastic and does't require a ton of priming first, i'ts my go-to rattle can brand.